User:Smarsh/Ideas/FAQIdea - Revision history

amigadave: direct link

amigadave — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 12:25:07 GMT

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	==Principles of FAQ ==		==Principles of FAQ ==
-	* No more than 2 page lengths per, well, page. (Okay, ~~tyhe~~ front page breaks this rule in this structure. Sorry!)	+	* No more than 2 page lengths per, well, page. (Okay, the front page breaks this rule in this structure. Sorry!)
	* No more than 3 clicks from this page to get an answer		* No more than 3 clicks from this page to get an answer
	* Use links to maemo.org content where possible (including talk.maemo.org)		* Use links to maemo.org content where possible (including talk.maemo.org)
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	Are you sure? You might want to check below in the [http://wiki.maemo.org/User:Smarsh/Ideas/FAQIdea#Troubleshooting_and_Optimization Troubleshooting] section.		Are you sure? You might want to check below in the [http://wiki.maemo.org/User:Smarsh/Ideas/FAQIdea#Troubleshooting_and_Optimization Troubleshooting] section.

-	But... If all else fails, and you just can't see a way out, [[updating the ~~tablet~~ firmware]] is the last straw. It deletes all user data and reverts all settings to default.	+	But... If all else fails, and you just can't see a way out, [[updating the firmware]] is the last straw. It deletes all user data and reverts all settings to default.

	== Hardware==		== Hardware==

smarsh at 15:42, 10 November 2009

smarsh — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:42:22 GMT

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-	'''THIS PAGE IS ~~AN IDEAS PAGE FOR DISCUSSION~~ AND ~~IS NOT FINAL~~'''	+	'''THIS PAGE IS CONTINUALLY UNDER DEVELOPMENT. NEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME!'''

	==Principles of FAQ ==		==Principles of FAQ ==

smarsh at 15:41, 10 November 2009

smarsh — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:41:29 GMT

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	There's a good set of tutorials [http://www.forum.nokia.com/Tools_Docs_and_Code/Documentation/Maemo.xhtml here, with a Hello world app too...] and there's a separate Developer FAQ on this site.		There's a good set of tutorials [http://www.forum.nokia.com/Tools_Docs_and_Code/Documentation/Maemo.xhtml here, with a Hello world app too...] and there's a separate Developer FAQ on this site.
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		+	=== How can I encode video files for playback on the device? ===
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		+	See [[video encoding]] for information on encoding media for playback (or streaming to) the Maemo device.
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		+	=== How do I get more memory to install applications? ===
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		+	See [[booting from a flash card]] to find out how to gain extra room by moving the system to a flash card.
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		+	=== How do I get root access? ===
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		+	See [[root access]] for information on how to get superuser permissions.

	====How can I monitor my disk usage and how much space I have left?====		====How can I monitor my disk usage and how much space I have left?====

smarsh: /* Principles of FAQ */

smarsh — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:21:23 GMT

Principles of FAQ

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	==Principles of FAQ ==		==Principles of FAQ ==
-	* No more than 2 page lengths per, well, page.	+	* No more than 2 page lengths per, well, page. (Okay, tyhe front page breaks this rule in this structure. Sorry!)
	* No more than 3 clicks from this page to get an answer		* No more than 3 clicks from this page to get an answer
	* Use links to maemo.org content where possible (including talk.maemo.org)		* Use links to maemo.org content where possible (including talk.maemo.org)

smarsh: /* I can't read through this! I'm in big trouble... Need big help... */

smarsh — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:17:52 GMT

I can't read through this! I'm in big trouble... Need big help...

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	== I can't read through this! I'm in big trouble... Need big help... ==		== I can't read through this! I'm in big trouble... Need big help... ==
-	Are you sure? You might want to check below in the Troubleshooting section.	+	Are you sure? You might want to check below in the [http://wiki.maemo.org/User:Smarsh/Ideas/FAQIdea#Troubleshooting_and_Optimization Troubleshooting] section.

	But... If all else fails, and you just can't see a way out, [[updating the tablet firmware]] is the last straw. It deletes all user data and reverts all settings to default.		But... If all else fails, and you just can't see a way out, [[updating the tablet firmware]] is the last straw. It deletes all user data and reverts all settings to default.

smarsh: /* I can't read Through this! I'm in big trouble... Need big help... */

smarsh — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:17:09 GMT

I can't read Through this! I'm in big trouble... Need big help...

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	Note that there is a separate FAQ for those interested in Development.		Note that there is a separate FAQ for those interested in Development.

-	== I can't read ~~Through~~ this! I'm in big trouble... Need big help... ==	+	== I can't read through this! I'm in big trouble... Need big help... ==
-	If all else fails, and you just can't see a way out, [[updating the tablet firmware]] is the last straw. It deletes all user data and reverts all settings to default.	+	Are you sure? You might want to check below in the Troubleshooting section.
		+
		+	But... If all else fails, and you just can't see a way out, [[updating the tablet firmware]] is the last straw. It deletes all user data and reverts all settings to default.

	== Hardware==		== Hardware==

smarsh at 20:14, 9 November 2009

smarsh — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:14:47 GMT

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	====How can I monitor my disk usage and how much space I have left?====		====How can I monitor my disk usage and how much space I have left?====
-		+	''To be answered''

	====Can I edit Office files?====		====Can I edit Office files?====
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	====Does n900 view pdf files?====		====Does n900 view pdf files?====
-	There's a built in ~~app~~ for that.	+	There's a built in application for that.

	====Does n900 have a book reader? Will it run Kindle?====		====Does n900 have a book reader? Will it run Kindle?====
		+	''To be answered''

	==== Can I do email? ====		==== Can I do email? ====

smarsh at 20:13, 9 November 2009

smarsh — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:13:46 GMT

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	Note that there is a separate FAQ for those interested in Development.		Note that there is a separate FAQ for those interested in Development.
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		+	== I can't read Through this! I'm in big trouble... Need big help... ==
		+	If all else fails, and you just can't see a way out, [[updating the tablet firmware]] is the last straw. It deletes all user data and reverts all settings to default.

	== Hardware==		== Hardware==
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	''N900 is 'updatable software', so it will go on getting better. Your device will check for updates once a day, and tell you when it needs to update by putting a little yellow icon on the screen. Then it will walk you through the update process. You can wait to update when you are somewhere where it's beter to download - for example your using your home netwrk rather than your data plan.''		''N900 is 'updatable software', so it will go on getting better. Your device will check for updates once a day, and tell you when it needs to update by putting a little yellow icon on the screen. Then it will walk you through the update process. You can wait to update when you are somewhere where it's beter to download - for example your using your home netwrk rather than your data plan.''
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-	~~== I'm in big trouble... Need big help... ==~~
-	~~If all else fails, and you just can't see a way out, [[updating the tablet firmware]] is the last straw. It deletes all user data and reverts all settings to default.~~

smarsh: /* Troubleshooting */

smarsh — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:11:58 GMT

Troubleshooting

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	The [[Community Council]] is a team of volunteers representing the community and interfacing with Nokia.		The [[Community Council]] is a team of volunteers representing the community and interfacing with Nokia.

-	== [~~http://wiki~~.~~maemo~~.~~org/index~~.~~php~~?~~title~~=~~User:Smarsh/Ideas/FAQIdeaTroubleshooting~~ Troubleshooting]==	+	== Troubleshooting and Optimization==
		+	=== How can I get root access? ===
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		+	=== How can I improve battery life? ===
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		+	=== My tablet is slow and unresponsive. What can I do? ===
		+	Look at the [[Troubleshooting]] page for help.
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		+	=== I have run out of disk space. How can I add more? ===
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		+	=== My system is unstable and applications crash a lot. What's wrong? ===
		+	Look at the [[Troubleshooting]] page for help.
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		+	=== I have trouble connecting to the internet over wifi ===
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		+	=== I installed something and now my n900 isn’t working right. ===
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		+	=== I installed something and now my n900 isn’t working at all. ===
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		+	===There’s a light flashing on my n900===
		+	''Look at [[Maemo5 101]] for further info about what different colour and blinking means''
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		+	===How often do I need to update? And why?===
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		+	''N900 is 'updatable software', so it will go on getting better. Your device will check for updates once a day, and tell you when it needs to update by putting a little yellow icon on the screen. Then it will walk you through the update process. You can wait to update when you are somewhere where it's beter to download - for example your using your home netwrk rather than your data plan.''

	== I'm in big trouble... Need big help... ==		== I'm in big trouble... Need big help... ==

smarsh: /* Community */

smarsh — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:11:20 GMT

Community

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	If you're using an N900, the [[N900_Email_Options]] page can help.		If you're using an N900, the [[N900_Email_Options]] page can help.

-	== [http://~~wiki~~.maemo.org/~~index~~.php?~~title~~=~~User:Smarsh/Ideas/FAQIdeaCommunity Community~~]==	+	== Community==
		+	=== What is the difference between Maemo and maemo.org? ===
		+	Maemo refers to the Open source software platform for mobile devices developed by Nokia in collaboration with the Maemo community and some of the best open source upstream projects. maemo.org is the home of the Maemo community, and is a gathering place for people interested in this platform and related software and devices ([[Task:Maemo_brand\|more]]).
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		+	=== Where should I report problems? ===
		+	Software problems are reported as [http://maemo.org/community/bugs_and_features/ bugs] - please be gentle with the [[Bugsquad]] team. Contact [http://europe.nokia.com/get-support-and-software Nokia Support] for serious problems with your device during the warranty period. In case of doubt [http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=27900 use the Talk forum].
		+
		+	=== What is the Community Council? ===
		+
		+	The [[Community Council]] is a team of volunteers representing the community and interfacing with Nokia.

	== [http://wiki.maemo.org/index.php?title=User:Smarsh/Ideas/FAQIdeaTroubleshooting Troubleshooting]==		== [http://wiki.maemo.org/index.php?title=User:Smarsh/Ideas/FAQIdeaTroubleshooting Troubleshooting]==